Douglas Lee Bryan

Attorney Doug Bryan has been serving the local community since 1991 with individualized, experienced legal counsel. As a lifelong resident of Louisiana, he understands the needs of clients and their families. You can rely on his knowledge and compassion throughout your case, whether you were in a car accident, injured at work, want to adopt a child or were charged with a traffic offense. The Bryan Law Firm L.L.C. provides representation in a range of areas of law with a focus on personal injury and work injuries. Doug Bryan began his legal career with a personal injury law firm and remains committed to helping injury victims and their families recover the compensation they need. He understands the importance of treating clients with care while tenaciously pursuing damages from the negligent parties.

• Car Accidents

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
  Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Cashapp and PayPal accepted.
• Contingent Fees
  Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation, and Social Security
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Provider firm for many legal service plans, including Legal Shield, ARAG, MetLife Legal, Legal Resources, CLC, and Workplace Options, among others.

Louisiana

5th Circuit

Since 1999

Federal Circuit

Since 1991

Owner and Principal

The Bryan Law Firm, L.L.C.

2001 - Current

Owner and Principal of law firm focusing on personal injury, worker's compensation, social security, adoption, divorce, family law, and other civil matters.

Associate

Riddle Law Offices

1995 - 2001

Associate attorney for general civil practice law firm

Associate

Neblett, Beard & Arsenault

1991 - 1995

Associate attorney focusing on personal injury, worker's compensation and social security matters.

Loyola University New Orleans

J.D. (1991) | Law

1988 - 1991

Activities: Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity; Loyola Law Clinic

University of Louisiana - Monroe

B.A. (1988) | Pre-Law

1985 - 1988

Honors: Graduated Cum Laude. Member Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society

Activities: Fiat Justicia Pre-Law Organization

Avoyelles Parish Bar Association

President 1998; President-Elect 1997; Secretary/Treasurer 1996

1995 - Current

Louisiana State Bar

Legal Services for Persons with Disabilities Comm. 96-pres.; House of Delegates 96-pres.; Bd. of Governors 08-09

1991 - Current

Louisiana Association of Justice

Bd. of Governors 99-2000

1995 - 2009

Notary Public, commissioned statewide

Louisiana Secretary of State

Q. Do handwritten wills in Louisiana need witnesses or notaries?

August 1, 2025

A: An holographic (handwritten) will in Louisiana must be entirely handwritten, dated, and signed on each page by the testator. It does not need to be witnessed or notarized. Upon being probated, witnesses will need to sign affidavits confirming that the will appears to have been written by the testator.

Q. How to verify and address a child's potential missed inheritance in Louisiana?

July 7, 2025

A: The deceased's will and his succession pleadings would be filed in the record of his estate at the parish courthouse of the parish where he lived or owned property. These documents should state whether your son was included in the will.

Q. Life insurance beneficiary change by niece without notice; mother in LA diagnosed with dementia.

June 20, 2025

A: You need to speak with an attorney immediately to discuss your, and your mother's, rights. I would suggest perhaps filing to have your mother provisionally interdicted and attack her competency now, before your mother passes away. Once she's deceased, it will be more difficult to prove her incompetence. If the judge agrees she should be provisionally interdicted, then the person appointed by the court to handle your mother's affairs can attack the actions of your sister.